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23 November 2012 • 16:01 AMT
Elvis Presley’s diamond-set Rolex to be auctioned in London

A corset by Jean-Paul Gaultier worn by Madonna on her 1990 “Blond Ambition” tour will also be featured at the auction.

23 November 2012 • 15:48 AMT
Saudi Arabia implements electronic system to track women

The move by the Saudi authorities was swiftly condemned on social network Twitter with critics mocking the decision.

23 November 2012 • 15:43 AMT
4 killed in Syria refugee camp blast

The explosion in the Yarmouk camp targeted the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command.

23 November 2012 • 15:31 AMT
Pakistan cuts phone coverage after bomb attacks on Shi’ites

“All the blasts that occurred in the last 15 days were mobile phone-based,” Interior Minister Rehman Malik said.

23 November 2012 • 15:18 AMT
Current leader to win elections even if set up against Tsarukyan – expert

“Only 5% of Armenian voters will determine the outcome of presidential elections,” Sociometer Center director said.

23 November 2012 • 14:57 AMT
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Android 4.1 unveiled – report

Reports claim that users in France have acquired the update over-the-air, suggesting a roll-out across the rest of the continent is imminent.

23 November 2012 • 14:32 AMT
Muslim Brotherhood offices attacked in Egypt

Thousands of supporters of the president gathered outside the presidential palace, some holding up photographs of Mursi.

23 November 2012 • 14:23 AMT
Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

From November 12-18, AMD loans granted by banks totaled 31.1 bln, while USD loans amounted to 36.4 million.

23 November 2012 • 14:16 AMT
OSCE MG, Armenian FM discuss contact line tensions

Co-Chairs briefed Minister Nalbandian on the outcomes of the meeting with Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan.

23 November 2012 • 14:05 AMT
“Rust And Bone” star Schoenaerts joins “Suite Francaise” period drama

“The Duchess”’s Saul Dibb has adapted Irene Nemirovsky’s best-selling novel and will direct the film set in German-occupied France.

23 November 2012 • 13:54 AMT
Hugh Jackman talks Jean Valjean role in “Les Misérables”

As the actor said, the film, staring Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe, will be unlike anything movie-goers have seen in film musical.

23 November 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Google, Facebook, Twitter sued in Kazakhstan

Together with major Internet companies, defendants in this case are several Kazakh opposition media outlets and their websites.

23 November 2012 • 13:41 AMT
“Legend of Mor’du,” Pixar’s “Brave” backstory preview unveiled

The short delves into backstory of Brave’s ferocious bear, who in his previous life was a prince who sought to gain control of his family’s kingdom.

23 November 2012 • 13:35 AMT
Hayastan Fund Telethon 2012 raises USD 21.422.477

Funds raised will be allocated for outreach of Syrian Armenians and construction of community centers in villages of Artsakh.

23 November 2012 • 13:29 AMT
“Spirited Away” helmer’s “Wind Rises” added to Studio Ghibli slate

The film centers on Jiro Horikoshi, the man who designed the Zero Fighter used by Japanese pilots in World War II.

23 November 2012 • 13:29 AMT
Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire

The official agency said Libong Tsering self-immolated but provided no further detail about why the man set himself ablaze.

23 November 2012 • 13:24 AMT
Armenian Diaspora Minister meets Consul General to Aleppo

Karen Grigoryan expressed Syrian Armenians’ appreciation of the operation of Arabic-language school in Yerevan.

23 November 2012 • 13:15 AMT
5 workers die, 11 get injures in Turkish plant incident

Injured workers who have been freed are under treatment at nearby hospitals. One of the injured is reported to be in critical condition.

23 November 2012 • 13:14 AMT
“Safety Not Guaranteed” indie comedy reveals new poster

Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and New Girl’s Jake Johnson lead the cast of the comedy directed by Colin Trevorrow.

23 November 2012 • 13:03 AMT
Lenny Kravitz to play soul legend Marvin Gaye in new biopic

Director Julien Temple has named the Fly Away singer as his first choice to portray the musician in the upcoming film.

23 November 2012 • 13:03 AMT
Palestinian FM accuses Israel of violating ceasefire agreement

The Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force late on Wednesday after eight days of conflict.

23 November 2012 • 12:57 AMT
German parliament blocks new tax agreement with Switzerland

German authorities were also to be given more powers to seek information on German nationals’ accounts in Switzerland.

23 November 2012 • 12:52 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406.37 Nov 23

Deals amounting to USD 4,550 mln at an average rate of AMD 406/USD1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia on Nov 23

23 November 2012 • 12:47 AMT
European Film Awards to honor Bernardo Bertolucci, Mads Mikkelsen

More than 1,000 of Europe’s cinema elite will be on hand when the EFAs are handed out for the 25th time.

23 November 2012 • 12:25 AMT
Armenia participates in HSBC International Exchange event

BARSIS LLC has been chosen by HSBC Commercial Banking in Europe as a fast growing company well-placed to expand in UAE.

23 November 2012 • 12:23 AMT
1st look of Dostoevsky-based “The Double” dark comedy unveiled

In the film a man is almost driven to insanity and a nervous breakdown because of the appearance of his doppelganger.

23 November 2012 • 12:20 AMT
Monitoring groups says 40,000 killed in Syria in 20 months

Rami Abdelrahman said he only counts deceased people whose deaths are confirmed by friends or relatives.

23 November 2012 • 12:20 AMT
Tsaghkadzor to host seminar on political PR in social networks

Youth wings of the Republican Party, Free Democrats and United Liberal National Party have confirmed participation.

23 November 2012 • 12:14 AMT
Cyprus agrees bailout deal with international creditors

The country made the request to its European partners and the International Monetary Fund in June, for help to revive its banks.

23 November 2012 • 12:14 AMT
“Silver Linings Playbook,” “Song For Marion” on Marrakech Fest line-up

The 12th annual Marrakech International Film Festival runs in the Moroccan capital November 30-December 8.